PRICE GUIDE · HEALTH & WELLBEING · 2026–2027
Occupational Therapist cost in the UK
£55–£95 per session. Typically £75.
A private occupational therapist charges £55 to £95 an hour, with about £75 typical for regular sessions. Assessments with reports cost more, while remote sessions cost less; travel, specialism and the report needed affect the total.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does an occupational therapist cost in the UK?
| Low end | £55 | a remote session |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £75 | what most people pay |
| High end | £95 | an assessment with a detailed report |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the physios, trainers, therapists and clinics near you.
What moves the price
- Assessment or therapy — an occupational therapy assessment with a report costs more than a session
- Remote or in person — online occupational therapy sessions usually cost less
- Travel — home and school visits add mileage to the occupational therapist's fee
- Specialism — sensory integration and paediatric OT may be priced higher
- Reports — detailed reports for schools, courts or insurers take extra hours
- Location — London occupational therapists charge more than those in most other regions
WHAT YOU GET
What an occupational therapist visit includes
Takes: Usually 45 to 60 minutes per session; assessments take longer. Not included: Equipment, home adaptations, mileage and long reports are usually charged separately.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common occupational therapy needs
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How to pay less
- Ask your GP, school or local council about NHS or council occupational therapy first
- Choose remote occupational therapy sessions where they suit the need, so no therapist travel time is added to the bill
- Ask whether a short report is enough instead of a detailed occupational therapy report
Before you book
- Check the occupational therapist is registered with the HCPC
- Ask whether mileage and report writing are included in the occupational therapy fee
- Bring any previous reports, letters or care plans to the occupational therapy assessment
- For home adaptations, ask the council about disabled facilities grants before paying privately
Occupational Therapist cost: questions people ask
Usually £55 to £95 an hour, with about £75 for regular sessions. Assessments with reports cost more.
Sessions usually last 45 to 60 minutes. Assessments and report writing take longer.
Yes. NHS services and council adult social care teams across the UK provide occupational therapy, especially for home adaptations. Children may be referred through school or a GP, but waits can be long.
Yes. Treatment by an HCPC-registered occupational therapist is exempt from VAT.
Equipment, adaptations, mileage and long reports are usually extra. Ask for an estimate first.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from an independent practice's published fees. Few UK price guides cover private OT, so ask each therapist for their rates.
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